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Deep Tonal Abstract Expressionist Textured Painting
By Paul Sprohge
Located in Houston, TX
Deep tonal abstract expressionist painting. The hues are mostly reds and deep greens. It is framed
Category
1960s Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tuscany. Contemporary Landscape Painting, Texture, Polish art
By Katarzyna Zwolińska
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative floral still life oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Katarzyna
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nokturn. Contemporary Landscape Painting, Texture, Polish art
By Katarzyna Zwolińska
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative floral still life oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Katarzyna
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tuscany. Contemporary Landscape Painting, Texture, Polish art
By Katarzyna Zwolińska
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative floral still life oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Katarzyna
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Women. Contemporary Figurative Painting, Texture, Polish art
By Katarzyna Zwolińska
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative floral still life oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Katarzyna
Category
2010s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tuscany. Contemporary Landscape Painting, Texture, Polish art
By Katarzyna Zwolińska
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative floral still life oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Katarzyna
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pigeons. Contemporary Landscape Painting, Texture, Polish art
By Katarzyna Zwolińska
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative floral still life oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Katarzyna
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Zig Zag 16-3-1 - Original Colorful Oil Painting Patterned Stripes with Texture
By Petra Rös-Nickel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In Petra Rös-Nickel’s oil paintings playful, free forms along with compositional constructions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Mountain Top, Welsh Landscape Painting, Contemporary Textured Landscape Painting
By Helen Howells
Located in Deddington, GB
Mountain Top is an original landscape painting by Helen Howells. It was inspired by the mountain
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
TODAY is the Day... Textured Gold Leaf and Oil on Panel, Abstract Painting, 2024
Located in London, GB
"Today is the day you took me out of your life" (2024) is an abstract geometric painting where
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf, Gold
Zig Zag 16-3-2 - Original Modern Oil Painting Geometric Stripes with Texture
By Petra Rös-Nickel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
compositions in oil and mixed media on canvas. Her contemporary artworks contain rich textures and patterns
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Set of 6 Textured Abstract Oil Paintings, signature: "Mi", 1992
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of six oil on panel paintings, dated to 1992. Signed "Mi" in the front corner, and on the back
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Plywood
Impressionist French Village Street Scene with Figures and Bell Tower
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
previous owners at all.
Description:
This richly textured oil painting by Fanch Lel captures a lively
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$404 Sale Price
35% Off
"Chiaroscuro" textured oil on panel female, disrupted realism, monochromatic
By Audrey Frank Anastasi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, working in painting, drawing, collage, mixed media, & printmaking. She is also curator, gallerist
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Paint, Oil, Mixed Media
Coral Reef Painting Underwater Textured Original Art
Located in Zofingen, AG
Coral Reef Painting Underwater Textured Original Art
* Materials: oil, stretched canvas, mixed
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paste, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Large Vintage Modern 3D Textured Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
By Ferris
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a large vintage modern abstract oil painting on board. Features textured paint with a 3
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Abstract, Textured, Multicolor Horizontal Painting, Contemporary Art
By Ricardo Mazal
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Ricardo Mazal
White Mountain 6, 2024
Oil on linen
78.75 x 90.5 inches
RM574
Ricardo Mazal (b. 1950
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Angel, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Naoko Paluszak
Located in Yardley, PA
Angel, annunciation, bold vibrant luminous color, pop, textured, one of a kind oil painting on
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Venice, Original Cityscape Painting, Painting of Venice, Textured Cityscape Art
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
classic oil painting techniques, and was drawn to the figure from early life drawing lessons. During this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Great Blue. Contemporary Landscape Painting, Texture, Polish art
By Katarzyna Zwolińska
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative floral still life oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Katarzyna
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lavender fields. Contemporary Landscape Painting, Texture, Polish art
By Katarzyna Zwolińska
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative floral still life oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Katarzyna
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spring Tuscany. Contemporary Landscape Painting, Texture, Polish art
By Katarzyna Zwolińska
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative floral still life oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Katarzyna
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Thoughtful. Contemporary Figurative, Landscape Painting, Texture, Polish art
By Katarzyna Zwolińska
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative floral still life oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Katarzyna
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Alison Johnson, The Jets, Textured Painting, Original Painting, Affordable Art
By Alison Johnson
Located in Deddington, GB
Alison Johnson
The Jets
Original Seascape Painting
Oil Paint on Canvas
Canvas Size: H 120cm x W
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Italian landscape. Contemporary Landscape Painting, Texture, Polish art
By Katarzyna Zwolińska
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative floral still life oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Katarzyna
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Girl. Contemporary Landscape Painting, Texture, Polish art
By Katarzyna Zwolińska
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative floral still life oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Katarzyna
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oblęgorek III. Contemporary Landscape Painting, Texture, Polish art
By Katarzyna Zwolińska
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative floral still life oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Katarzyna
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Got You - textural blue, grey, beige and white oil painting with birds on a wire
By Lisa Lala
Located in New York, NY
Lisa Lala is well known for her palette knife oil paintings of Birds on a Wire. She explores the
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Graphite
Contemporary French Nude Woman Painting Beautiful Textures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French contemporary signed Fox
inscribed verso
painting on canvas, unframed
painting: 10.5 x 8.5
Category
2010s Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,314 Sale Price
20% Off
Architectural Reflections - Textured Abstract Geometric Composition in Oil
Located in Soquel, CA
Architectural Reflections - Textured Abstract Geometric Composition in Oil
Textured geometric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
"Spiritualistic" - Heavily Textured Abstract Expressionist Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
"Spiritualistic" - Heavily Textured Abstract Expressionist Oil on Canvas
Bold, textured, impasto
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
"Rose Sky" large textured mixed-media painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
for renewal.
This is a large semi-abstract beautiful structured mixed-media (oil, acrylic) painting
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Food Cart, Oil Painting
By Hadley Northrop
Located in San Francisco, CA
reference images, rich colors, and a velvety texture, my oil paintings have a warm, inviting atmosphereâ
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Adam Patrzyk Interior Textured Painting, Polish Modern Artist
Located in New York, NY
Adam Patrzyk (Polish, b. 1965)
Untitled (Interior), 1995
Oil on canvas
19 3/4 x 23 3/4 in.
Framed
Category
1990s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Original Textured Abstract Expressionist Nude - Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Original Textured Abstract Expressionist Nude - Oil on Canvas
Abstract expressionist figurative
Category
1970s Post-War Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
"Untitled" - Original Colorful Large Oil Impasto Textural Abstract Expressionist
Located in Carmel, CA
Frida Willis (Swedish, born 1971)
"Untitled" 2022
Oil paint on canvas, stretcher bars
The artist
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Autumn Lands– Original Textured Abstract landscape , Oil Paint, Contemporary
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
— a moment suspended between warmth and stillness.
Through multiple layers of oil applied with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dialogues geometriques, Abstract textured, French artist, Oil paint Contemporary
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Oil on canvas
Unframed size: 100 x 81 cm (39.37 x 31.88 in)
Framed size: 107 x 88 cm (42.12 x 34.64
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Untitled" - Large Textured Oil Impasto Modern Abstract Expressionist Artwork
Located in Carmel, CA
Frida Willis (Swedish, born 1971)
"Untitled" 2022
Oil paint, Canvas, Stretcher bars
The artist
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
"Paesaggio Con Alberi" - Original Textured Oil Impressionist Italian Landscape
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
Masri Hayssam (Lebanese, born 1965)
"Paesaggio Con Alberi" 2002
Oil paint on wood panel
Signed by
Category
Early 2000s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Fusion of Elements, Abstract, Landscape, Contemporary, Oil, French, textured
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
composition where colors and textures intertwine to capture the essence of an abstract landscape. This oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rituale - Textured Abstract Painting, Earthy Tones Painting, Blue, Purple, Red
By Orazio De Gennaro
Located in New York, NY
Orazio De Gennaro’s Rituale is a masterful exploration of texture, color, and materiality, offering
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Graphite, Pigment
"Harmony" - Large Colorful Textured Oil Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art
Located in Carmel, CA
Frida Willis (Swedish, born 1971)
"Harmony" 2022
Oil paint, Canvas, Stretcher bars
The artist
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Heavy Texture Oil on Canvas
Located in Denton, TX
Oil on canvas mounted on a new frame with heavy texture style of a open book.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
In octavo, Abstract, Minimalism, Textured, Expressionism, Oil, Books, Library
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
placed on a shelf, worked in oil and knife. Beautiful texture provided by a succession of layers all in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"On The Beach" - 1976 Original Textured Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
"On The Beach" - 1976 Original Textured Oil on Canvas
Colorful abstract expressionist oil painting
Category
1970s Pointillist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Geometric landscape, Abstact, Colored, Oil on canvas, textured, Expressionism
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
physicality of oil paint applied exclusively with a palette knife, resulting in richly textured surfaces and a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Sunset Venice Expression" - Modern Impressionist Textural Landscape Painting
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
addition for collectors drawn to contemporary impressionism, impasto oil painting, and modern landscape art
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
Large Figurative Abstract Expressionist Textured Painting Adolf Benca
Located in Surfside, FL
Abstract oil painting on stretched canvas featuring figures against a dark brown background. Signed
Category
20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hawaii Painting Coral Reef Original Art Textured 3D
Located in Zofingen, AG
Hawaii Painting Coral Reef Original Art Textured 3D
* Materials: oil, stretched canvas, mixed
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paste, Cotton Canvas, Oil
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
"Bright Future" - Colorful Textural Oil Impasto Contemporary Abstract Artwork
By Sveta Hessler
Located in Carmel, CA
Sveta Hessler (Russian, born 1973)
"Bright Future" 2023
Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars
The
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
"Paisaje de Mallorca" (Mallorca’s Landscape) in greens, blues, and earthy tones.
Located in Segovia, ES
29, 2024, to February 23, 2025. showcased her work in three formats: heavily textured oil painting
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Volumes alignés, Contemporary textured Oil on Canvas, Abstract, Geometric art
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
and her signature multi-layered oil approach, Dumont creates a tactile surface with texture and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Waves by Mathieu Piffeteau - Abstract painting, black&white, texture
Located in Paris, FR
Waves is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Mathieu Piffeteau, dimensions are
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Coastal Skies, Welsh Seascape Painting, Textured Landscape Painting Art of Wales
By Helen Howells
Located in Deddington, GB
predominantly in oil on canvas, she uses brush and palette knife marks to create rich textures which have been
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
In the distance. Contemporary Landscape Painting, Texture, Polish art
By Katarzyna Zwolińska
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative floral still life oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Katarzyna
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tuscany at sunset. Contemporary Landscape Painting, Texture, Polish art
By Katarzyna Zwolińska
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative floral still life oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Katarzyna
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Textured Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of textured oil paintings is available on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of Abstract, Contemporary or Impressionist versions of these works for sale today — there are 94 Abstract, 82 Contemporary, 13 Modern, 5 Expressionist and 5 Impressionist examples available. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Textured oil paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, black, brown, blue and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Melisa Taylor Metzger, Eleanor Aldrich, Ekaterina Popova, Eric Robitaille and Svetlana Shalygina are often thought to be among the most beautiful. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much are Textured Oil Paintings?
Textured oil paintings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $276 and the highest can go for as much as $20,900.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.
Questions About Textured Oil Paintings
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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